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Genting Reports Q1 Profits Double as Company Sees Gaming on the Rise
May 31, 2017

Genting Reports Q1 Profits Double as Company Sees Gaming on the Rise

Global casino conglomerate Genting Malaysia is waking from its slumber, according to its most recent public financial report. Results from Q1 2017 showed significant growth, which has the company bullish on its prospects for prospering...

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Philippines Passes Law to Close Money Laundering Loophole at Casinos
May 31, 2017

Philippines Passes Law to Close Money Laundering Loophole at Casinos

If you’ve got millions of dollars to launder, casinos in the Philippines are no longer the preferred place for walking away with clean cash. The Philippine congress on Tuesday approved an amendment to the country’s...

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Melco’s Lawrence Ho Breaks Silence on Split From James Packer’s Crown
May 31, 2017

Melco’s Lawrence Ho Breaks Silence on Split From James Packer’s Crown

Hong Kong billionaire Lawrence Ho is finally opening up about what led to his company severing ties with fellow billionaire James Packer's Crown Resorts. Speaking with the Financial Times, an Aussie business media outlet, the...

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UNITE HERE Casino Union Threatens Strike in Rhode Island Over Healthcare Benefits
May 31, 2017

UNITE HERE Casino Union Threatens Strike in Rhode Island Over Healthcare Benefits

Roughly 375 UNITE HERE Local 26 labor union members are prepared to strike at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island, unless their healthcare benefits are immediately restored. Beginning in January of this year,...

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Casino Gaming in Vietnam Set for Change as Ministry Gets Licensing Powers
May 31, 2017

Casino Gaming in Vietnam Set for Change as Ministry Gets Licensing Powers

Casino gaming in Vietnam operates in something of a strange place, but a new move by the government could be a sign things are starting to change. Prior to a 2017 decree, most Vietnamese natives...

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From Next Pope to Bond, Paddy Power the Holy Grail of Novelty Betting
May 31, 2017

From Next Pope to Bond, Paddy Power the Holy Grail of Novelty Betting

Paddy Power is at it again. The Irish bookmaker always offers a slew of eccentric novelty prop bets, but right now, the UK sportsbook is outdoing itself. Bettors overseas can currently place wagers on everything...

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New City of Las Vegas Logo Met with Disdain by Some Councilmembers for Being “Not Serious Enough”
May 31, 2017

New City of Las Vegas Logo Met with Disdain by Some Councilmembers for Being “Not Serious Enough”

An official 'City of Las Vegas' logo that was unveiled last fall is receiving mixed reviews from the city council. While many tourists don't realize it, the city of Las Vegas is distinct from the more...

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Macau Residents Gambling More Frequently Than in Previous Years
May 30, 2017

Macau Residents Gambling More Frequently Than in Previous Years

Macau gambling revenues are finally beginning to trend in the right direction, thanks to a return in the VIP segment, and mass marketing efforts from casino resorts. But there's another factor in the reversal of...

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Chinese Ping Pong Legend Suspended Over Gambling Debts with Sands Casino in Singapore
May 30, 2017

Chinese Ping Pong Legend Suspended Over Gambling Debts with Sands Casino in Singapore

One of the greatest players in the history of ping pong found himself in the global spotlight this week, not for his accomplishments in table tennis, but rather for his apparent failures at the tables...

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Bitcoin Value Fluctuations Leave Online Gamblers Unsure How Much They’re Wagering
May 30, 2017

Bitcoin Value Fluctuations Leave Online Gamblers Unsure How Much They’re Wagering

The value of Bitcoin is on a tear in recent weeks, due to Japan's legalization of the decentralized cryptocurrency. At the end of March, one Bitcoin was trading for about $1,000. Today, the price is...

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